Decision Memo Completed

2019 Supplemental Planting and Prescribed Burning

National Forests in Alabama Calhoun; Talladega, Alabama Talladega Ranger District

Planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings on 51 acres in Compartment 232 stands 19, 22 & 35 on the Talladega Ranger District. Use of prescribed fire in Compartment 14 stand 12 on the Shoal Creek Ranger District.

Location

Talladega Ranger District Talladega County and Shoal Creek Ranger District Calhoun County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/20/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
2019 Supplemental Planting and Prescribed BurningDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2019
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsShoal Creek Ranger District; Talladega Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTalladega County T17S R7E Sec 5; Calhoun County T14S R9E Sec 15.
Fuels managementForest products